Mobility Technician

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO is seeking a part-time Mobility Support role to assist clinical staff with patient mobility. You will take vitals, document in the Epic EMR, and help the mobility team achieve patient goals onsite.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain equipment and follow infection prevention guidelines. A BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required, with CPR valid through start date.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• BLS/CPR card valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with patient mobility and document in Epic.
• Take vitals as appropriate for mobility needs and report changes to nursing/therapy.
• Document mobility assessments and align care with nursing/therapy teams.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of mobility equipment per infection control guidelines.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and minimal supervision.

Skills

Patient mobility

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Clinical communication

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Department:Medicine Specialties

Work Schedule:Part Time, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Days

Pay:$18.54 - $24.10 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Supports patient care by providing highly skilled patient mobility specific to their mobility score and goal achievement

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical staff with patient mobility, taking vitals as appropriate for mobility needs, and documenting in the electronic medical record.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, emotional, mental conditions to nursing and/or therapy staff.
• Reports on mobility and aligns care with nursing and therapy, and documents directly within Epic to support clinical team assessments.
• Manages the cleanliness and organization of mobility equipment and the unit, as appropriate in accordance with infection prevention guidelines.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: None required.
  Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
  Minimum Experience: None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus:UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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